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Speaking about the stigma of mental illness and bereavement, George was asked if he had ever considered suicide, to which he replied: 'I mean, I was in a... I don't want to say the words because I don't even want to think that myself, but I wasn't well and that's the honest truth of it.

'I was seeing a therapist. He recommended anti-depressants three times, by the third time he said, "this is it, come on, George," and I was afraid of what people would think of me.

Devastated: The Union J singer, 25, revealed he became agoraphobic and was put on anti-depressants in the aftermath of Harriet's death

Honest: George was asked if he had ever considered suicide, to which he replied: 'I mean, I don't want to say the words because I don't even want to think that myself'

'By the third time I accepted it. Understanding what you're going through and knowing these things are there to help you for the time-being.

'The medication and support with medical professionals helps you, it clears the path for you.

'It's helped me learn how to talk about it, I go to a siblings retreat where siblings who've lost their brothers and sisters meet up.'

George also spoke about how he became agoraphobic towards the end of last year as it drew nearer to Harriet's birthday, which was on Christmas Day.

Seeking help: He continued: 'I was seeing a therapist. He recommended anti-depressants three times, by the third time he said, "this is it, come on, George"

Tragedy: Harriet, 21, was killed on April 28, 2017, after she suffered fatal head injuries outside the O2 Academy in Bristol shortly before midnight, as she ran out into the road

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed.

He said: 'Towards the end of last year I was in a really rubbish place I needed to get out of that.

'My sister's birthday was Christmas day, so getting past that as a family was really testing.

Hard: George also spoke about how he became agoraphobic towards the end of last year as it drew nearer to Harriet's birthday, which was on Christmas Day

What is agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder in which you avoid situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped

The anxiety is caused by fear there's no easy way to escape or get help if the anxiety intensifies